That was a super clip Rob, thanks. And the one after it with Albert Watson was a cracker, too!

W

Hi Walter,

Found the rest of the videos in the series - I felt quite vindicated to hear Watson say that printing one's own work was pretty much essential, that the best 'printer' in the world would still not be the best printer for your pictures... only you have the insight to recognize what's right for the shot.

Amen. That's why the long, lonely nights spent in the darkroom, hands freezing from the wash, listening to pirate radio during the 60s...

Hey so I just bought this spectacular framed print from Brian Arnold and I thought I would share with you that all the money from the sales of his work goes directly to the Kelowna Gospel Mission so why not helping our fellow canadians in BC and getting a beautiful landscape photo?

Thanks for the link; I think it goes some way to illustrating the argument about native talent.

Of course, not knowing any of the kids, there's no way to know if the pix are one-off hits, or consistent work. In any case, some show remarkable eye, and the fact of their youth suggests that they have not had time yet to be messed about with by gurus. Many shots would have made me very happy to have authored them. I suppose what youth might bring is a lack of awareness of being misunderstood by the people being photographed. Yes, it seems they are mainly pix of friends. but I believe that the approach (and reception) might probably be the same on the 'street' of strangers. A youngster with a camera is not the same kid with a baseball bat and a hood.

I have seen him before. The video is interesting but reinforces my firmly held belief that photographers should not be allowed to speak — particularly about themselves.

Mostly accurate observation, but I did enjoy the Bailey/Duffy exchange in the Duffy video to be found on his (Duffy's) site. I think Duffy conducted himself quite well in the body of the Duffy video, considering he knew he was on his way out, poor chap.

I think you already have the link - if not, I can post it again.

I have never been able to find Bailey's site - maybe he's too grand to have one, or being of the same generation as moi, he doesn't give a shit anymore. I do give a shit, but then only because I'm not rich.

What can one do? It's too late.

No, it's not: I haved a share in the El Gordo X'mas lottery, along with the rest of the restaurant where I eat; I'd hate to be the odd pauper left. I also manage to finance the Euromilliones thing to the tune of €4 a week (two bites at the cherry - Tuesdays and Fridays). It's worth it for the excitement alone: better than beta-blockers and aspirins to keep the heart thumping along.